| Situated in Mexico, Copper Canyon is an alluring | | | | It is relatively easy to travel into the Sierra Madre |
| tourist destination. This magnificent gorge offers | | | | using a bus. Travelers can take a cross-border |
| the perfect setting for adventure seekers. | | | | Greyhound bus from El Paso in Texas to the |
| Copper Canyon is easily accessible by air or car. | | | | Juárez terminal in Mexico. The trip takes |
| Either way, it is advisable to plan the tour in | | | | about an hour. Some bus services also offer to |
| advance so as to be assured of the best facilities, | | | | radio ahead and reserve a seat for the traveler |
| accommodations and tour guides. | | | | on the first available bus to Chihuahua before the |
| There are several travel agencies and companies | | | | customer has reached the area. |
| providing specialized tours in and around the | | | | While booking a tour, vacationers must be aware |
| Copper Canyon region. Most tour companies offer | | | | of what is included and what is not. Tour costs |
| senior citizen discounts, group discounts, family | | | | could cover hotel expenses in Chihuahua, Creel |
| vacation packages and hotel accommodations. | | | | and Los Mochis, restaurant and gourmet meals, |
| Tours include Copper Canyon train tours, Sierra | | | | but they don't always. Some tour operators offer |
| Madre train tours, visits to Barranca del Cobre, | | | | special packages that include the cost of |
| Chihuahua, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, and the Sea of | | | | transportation between places via train, bus or |
| Cortez. Visitors can also participate in a trail along | | | | van, camping and trekking equipments, tents and |
| the Canyon to interact with the semi-nomadic | | | | medical supplies and guide services. It's important |
| original inhabitants of this region. Other activities | | | | to research what is included in the package |
| may also include hiking and horse riding. | | | | before signing up. |